| We wanted to give an update on our situation.
I must first comment however on our appreciation for this forum and can't express how valuable this has been helping us raise Jade correctly and now Marley after joining the family!!
AngelBunny your female sounds like Jade - a spayed, Miss Number 1. We have taken a similar attitude about our desire to have Marley be part of our family and not accept her bullying and we're already making progress!
Titan, your rendition is frightfully close to the way things have worked out. It has now been two days since we've had Marley (11 week old male) and Jade seems to have accepted him.
The breakthrough for us was the walk yesterday. Jade went first as usual and Marley seemed determined to keep her pace (this was funny to watch). Jade would turn around and make sure he was still coming every few steps. When we stopped they would both sit beside each other with that kick stand leg action. Jade would bump Marley and stand over him to remind him who's boss - we are trying to keep this at a minimum. She also constantly mouths (not bites) his ears and smells his genitals - making sure he's still male every few minutes...
At one point a Yellow Lab walked by and barked at Jade. She did her usual jump around and whine as she does with any other dog. The Lab then walked by Marley and growled. Jade almost ripped her harness apart trying to deter this. Although we'd like to break her dog aggression, we were pleased she has adopted a protective instinct for the new baby.
We're still working and have lots left to do, but I never dreamed we'd make this much progress so fast!! Thanks for all of the great suggestions!!
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